Presentation of Bills
“Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Scheme (Armed Forces) (Amendment)”
The Leader of the House of Parliament on behalf of the Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning moved the Bill to amend the Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Scheme (Armed Forces) Act, No.18 of 1970.
“Widowers’ and Orphans’ Pension Scheme (Armed Forces) (Amendment)”
The Leader of the House of Parliament on behalf of the Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning moved the Bill to amend the Widowers’ and Orphans’ Pension Scheme (Armed Forces) Act, No.60 of 1998.
The questions of privileges raised by the following Members of Parliament were referred to the Committee on Privileges under Standing Order 127:-
- Hon. Selvarajah Kajendran
- Hon. M. Joseph Michael Perera
- Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam
- Hon. N. Sri Kantha
- Hon. (Dr.) Jayalath Jayawardana
- Hon. Anura Dissanayake
Main Business of the House for Today
The following items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 5 of today’s Order Paper) were passed by the House:-
(i) Orders under Environment Conservation Levy Act
(ii) Two Orders under Excise (Special Provisions) Act
(iii) Orders under Finance Act
(iv) Order under Value Added Tax Act
Motion at Adjournment time
Motion at Adjournment time on “Compensation to paddy farmers” was moved by the Hon. K.V. Samantha Vidyaratna.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1542 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 06th March 2009.
